pfbz

Sorry, haven't been able to find these answer through searches, though surely it has been discussed before.

In 2002, was PSM standard or an option?

If it was an option, I assume non-optioned cars had the older traction control?

What year did PSM become standard?

Dennis C

I don't think it was ever standard in the C2 version of the 996. It was standard for the C4, C4S and turbo if I'm not mistaken.

Reborn996

I think PSM option started with the drive by wire throttle... which was some models of 2000 and all models of 2001+.

MiamiC70

Standard on 2004 40th AE

SKM

Not standard in 2002.

The DareDevil

The non-optioned cars do not have traction control. I have an '02 C2 and the only aid is ABS.

kromdom

my 02 996 (cab, tip) has PSM....thought all along that it was standard

rpm's S2

$1,230 option in 2002.

kromdom

Good info, thanks for sharing.....and for making me feel GOOD-er about the car I bought (it has a healthy options list to begin with, now I can add PSM-option code 476 to it).

rpm's S2

I always urge people looking for a 996 to find cars with lengthy options lists. These add barely anything to the used value of the car, and options like Bose, PSM, full leather, heated seats, etc. can really add to the enjoyment of the car.

soverystout

+1 The first 996 I looked at was a 99 Arena Red Coupe with Savanna interior.

Other than hating the color of both the interior and exterior (sorry), I looked under the hood. The sticker was damn near empty. Almost no options to speak of. I'm suprised such a stripper was available during the early part of the 996 series launch.

DaveSpeed

Full leather is the best option and after 13 years still looks great! (except on the drivers seat)

rpm's S2

+1

I only considered cars with full leather, bi-xenons, 18" wheels, and Bose. I was lucky that the car I found also had PSM... Which I used (needed) a whole lot on a PCA 'Moonshine Run' through the NC and TN mountains last weekend.

MiamiC70

Tip: Buy a 2004 40th AE and you get all the options and more LSD, X51

KNS

Strange, when I start looking for a 996 I want a stripped, low/no option car. The fewer options the better (for me).

Admittedly, some options would be nice: full leather, LSD, sport exhaust, but that's about it.